Does God really send us trials? A comforting truth about adversity

A life-threatening experience after the birth of my first baby led me to think more deeply about God’s role in hardships.
“This is a reason for all of us to rejoice and express gratitude for such a significant blessing.”
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This viral comedy creator says her emotional response all goes back to her own experience in Young Women.
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The annual gathering includes current and emeritus members of the Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society presidencies and councils.
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“I called my mom right after that to tell her something had changed.”
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May 18, 2026 02:37 PM MDT
Enjoy beautiful statues, exhibits, and gardens.
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May 18, 2026 12:00 PM MDT
The video is hosted by Danor Gerald, an actor and Latter-day Saint convert.
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May 13, 2026 10:47 AM MDT
“It felt like I was not just entering a holy place but a place that I had helped prepare for the Lord.”
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May 12, 2026 02:56 PM MDT
From a customized monogram to a thoughtful note, here are a few creative ways to say congrats.
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May 12, 2026 11:01 AM MDT
The Church will match and donate concert ticket revenue to trusted charities.
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May 11, 2026 03:13 PM MDT
“I thought I had to change my entire personality to be a good leader. Then, I learned a powerful lesson from Sister Jean B. Bingham.”
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January 04, 2021 10:41 AM MST
We recently asked Alice about her life, her faith, and why her new book is a gift for Black Americans and all Latter-day Saints.
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January 03, 2021 12:00 PM MST
Here’s a snapshot of what you may have missed on LDS Living this week. You can also subscribe to the LDS Living newsletter for daily inspiration right to your inbox.
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January 02, 2021 01:00 PM MST
True story: In 1895 San Francisco, there was a dark and powerful underground organization that bought and sold Chinese girls into prostitution and slavery. Families in China were deceived into thinking they were sending their daughters to “Gold Mountain” to marry rich Chinese men who could send money back home to their families, but nothing was further from the truth.
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January 02, 2021 12:00 PM MST
This excerpt originally ran on LDS Living in January 2020.
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A missionary serving for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has passed away. Church spokesman Sam Penrod released the following statement Friday, January 1, 2021.
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January 01, 2021 09:59 PM MST
As a 19-year-old rookie on the U.S. world cup skeleton team, I wondered what it would take to reach the Olympic podium. Ranked last in the U.S standings, I was incredibly far from my goal. Was it even possible? I felt stuck and directionless. What could possibly bridge that gap and lead me to success?
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January 01, 2021 02:12 PM MST
Musician Wayne Burton has written a new original song titled “A Great Work” to correspond with the 2021 youth theme. This original song features Hanna Eyre, a favorite Latter-day Saint vocalist who is just weeks away from leaving for full-time missionary service.
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January 01, 2021 01:00 PM MST
(Salt Lake City, UT) - Did you know that being overweight may increase the risk of many health problems, including diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers? Being overweight or obese has reached epidemic proportions, with most Americans having body mass indexes (BMIs) above the ideal range. What’s more, as the obesity rate continues to climb, the percentage of Americans actively trying to lose weight is dropping.
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January 01, 2021 12:00 PM MST
Editor's note: This article was originally published on LDS Living in January 2021 as part of a bi-weekly Friday column, “Found in the footnotes,” which explored some of the footnotes from remarks given by General Authorities and General Officers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
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